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Mounting cars and trucks on tall polls was once a popular way to advertise a business. Times have changed, however, and antique vehicles are gaining value while rust never sleeps. These 10 sky-high automobiles showcase the best examples of a fading trend.

If you travel for work and airports have become like a second home, you know how difficult it can be at times to find an available outlet for charging mobile devices like cellphones, tablets and laptops. A new product coming out called the AMPL SmartBag is getting ready to change all that. This handy backpack will soon be the only charging station and storage compartment you'll ever need when when you're on the go.

The Revel Atlantic City Casino is getting some big upgrades, thanks to Glenn Straub who just purchased it for $82 million. The real estate tycoon is adding a state-of-the-art futuristic medical facility in the casino that will offer a variety of medical treatments. Yes, now you can play the slots and have your life extended. Is this a far-fetched idea and will it lure in more tourists to Atlantic City?

Despite what appears to be a number of potential stumbling blocks, Amazon and other companies seem determined to take advantage of drone technology for rapid parcel delivery. Researchers in Austin, Texas have just done them a big favour by developing a low-cost global positioning system (GPS) that can reduce localization errors over 100 fold – from the size of a Volkswagen to the size of a nickel.

Remember that old Chicago musical refrain: “Does anyone really know what time it is . . . does anyone really care?” Probably more so, now that Apple Watch and Apple Pay are
here and are about to change how we make merchant transactions. How
much easier could life be now that your Apple Watch can also pay for
your purchases.

Umbrellas are an under-appreciated accessory, but if you follow my blog - you know I'm a big believer in their ability to brighten your day and your outfit on the dreariest of days. A new one to come across my radar is classic, chic and sure to be a conversation starter.

Star Wars fans sometimes take things too far, which leaves manufacturers with plenty of fun concepts to develop. If you know a true fan of the dark and light sides of the Force, then you'll surely know someone who loves these cool and silly goodies.

Searching for an energy efficient dehumidifier for home or office? After a thorough investigation, we've got the top picks for the best dehumidifiers right here. Check out who came out on top for reducing excess moisture, mold, mildew and harmful bacteria.

Lauren Thierry, mother of autistic son, Liam, needed to help her 13 year old son after he came out of the men’s bathroom at a ball field with his pants open. He couldn’t zip or button his jeans without help, and Liam’s mom listened to rude comments as she helped her son. She then took the experience and an idea to designer Dalila Anderson in order to help all kids with special needs.

A delicate and ethereal line of jewelry from Finland was inspired by a purple wild flower that grows along the roadsides in this Nordic nation bordered by Sweden on the west, Norway to the north, Russia to the east and Estonia to the south. Read on to learn more about designer, Chao-Hsein Kuo, and her unique artistic vision.

AeroMobil just unveiled a prototype of their Flying Roadster, which will hit the market in 2017. It’s a slick looking set of wheels with wings. Can the average person afford one? And will with all the flight regulations, vehicle safety regulations and certifications and licensing, will a set of wheels like this actually take flight?

If money and time were no problem (and when are they not problems?), we would get professional treatments to keep looking our best.... But thanks to technology we can use modified professional gadgets at home. These five beauty gadgets are my top picks for function and reliability as they actually work as promised. And they make dynamite gifts.

The Ripple Rug, created by Yoda and her human parents, Fred and Natasha
Ruckel from the Catskills, NY, provides a place for almost all of a
cat's recreational needs - hiding, stalking, surprising, scratching,
grooming, and yes, even sleeping. This 3 x 4 foot double-layered rug, is
a veritable cat playpen, which aims to keep your kitty from satiating her needs with your Persian carpets, leather sofas, and linen window
shades....

As a graduate student, Keiichi Nakagawa wanted to observe the effects of acoustic shock waves on living cells. Unfortunately, even the highest speed cameras available at the time were too slow to capture such events. Now, Nakagawa and other Japanese researchers have developed the right tool for the job: a video camera that can record one trillion frames per second.

A Swedish inventor has developed a new wireless smart button. Yes, now you can access all your favorite actions with the click of a ‘Flic.’ The invention is getting loads of support on INDIEGOGO, the popular crowdfunding website. Question is, why is it so popular and how will it take home automation and communications to a whole new level?

A lighter, longer Chevy Malibu heralds a forthcoming GM mid-size lineup designed to maximize efficiency, economy and aesthetic appeal. In the case of the 2016 Malibu, weight savings of around 300 pounds will transform one of the heaviest mid-size sedans into one of the lightest.

Trying to find the perfect gift idea? Over the years Amazon has grown to become the go-to place for just about anything you're looking to buy online. Tube socks? Turtlenecks? Turtle food? Amazon has got you covered! Amazon is also home to a plethora of downright gag-worthy products. If you feel like taking a break from the pursuit of the perfect gift and getting grossed out sounds like fun, dig in to this selection of one dozen fresh-from-the-oven batch of nasty. Here's what you definitely don't want to be getting or giving as a gift this year:

Whatever your individual feelings of the woman who provided you a
womb
to rest your weary head, you probably know that Mother's Day is coming
up and
you're expected to give a gift of some type. But exactly what? If you're searching for the perfect gift to
infuriate or
confound your birth-giver, you've come to the right place. From terrible
gifts
for great moms to great gifts for terrible moms, we've got you covered.